Uncommon images : James Van DerZee /
This is a touching portrait of one of the first and foremost photographers of black American life, who set up shop in Harlem at the beginning of the century and spent the next sixty years taking pictures there. His work is now recognized for its artistic and historic value, representing a fascinatin...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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New York, NY :
Filmakers Library,
1978.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | This is a touching portrait of one of the first and foremost photographers of black American life, who set up shop in Harlem at the beginning of the century and spent the next sixty years taking pictures there. His work is now recognized for its artistic and historic value, representing a fascinating record of the public and private life of the black community. Mr. Van DerZee, a man who loved deeply and experienced both joy and sorrow in his life, brings to his reminiscences the wisdom of a ripe old age. |
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| Item Description: | Previously published as DVD. Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). Slide. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (22 min.). |
| Audience: | For High School; College; Adult audiences. |
| Awards: | Black Film Festival, Newark, 1989 CINE Golden Eagle, 1978 Silver Plaque, Chicago International Film Festival, 1978 |